Associate Consultant

Alira Health SLU; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Alira Health is seeking Associate Consultants to contribute to project execution and client deliverables in the healthcare consulting space. You will perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, support market research, and help prepare sections of client deliverables under guidance from senior staff.

You will also assist in business development and corporate initiatives, contribute to knowledge management and recruiting activities, and gain exposure to international teams across Europe.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Business Economics, Finance, Engineering or Life Sciences related programs.
• 2+ years of professional experience in management consulting, life sciences/healthcare industry, or private equity.
• Availability for occasional international travel (EU).

Responsibilities

• Project Execution/Billability (80-90%): Independently performs quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify client issues and key learnings; supports development of deliverables and coordinates market research; presents sections of deliverables to clients.
• Business Development/Corporate Initiatives & Thought Leadership (up to 20%): Supports proposal development, recruiting, knowledge management, and understands healthcare industry concepts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organization

Adaptability

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

English language

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Business Economics, Finance, Engineering or Life Sciences related programs

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

ROLE Associate Consultants are involved in the execution of project(s). Key activities performed by Associate Consultants include researching information, conducting interviews, analyzing data, supporting modeling activities, and preparing deliverables, among others.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution/ Billability (80-90%): Independently performs quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify client issues and key learnings. Supports the development of discussion materials and coordinates primary market research and conducts interviews. Creates sections of client deliverables under general guidance from experienced project leaders. Communicates findings and anticipates potential issues promptly to project leaders. Present small sections of the deliverable to the client.
• Business Development/ Corporate Initiatives & Thought Leadership (up to 20%): Support and act as the point of reference for Analysts in their daily activities and training, among others. Fully support the development of project proposals for clients upon needs. Participates in corporate development by contributing to recruiting, knowledge management, technology systems, and related functions. Develops an understanding of the healthcare industry.

Desired Qualification & Experience

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in either Business Economics, Finance, Engineering or Life Sciences related programs.
• 2+ year of professional experience in management consulting, life sciences / healthcare industry, or private equity.
• Availability for occasional international travel (EU).

Technical Competences & Soft Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to problem-solve challenges
• Excellent interpersonal skills, time management, and organization skills.
• Adaptability and an ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Ability to work with teams based in different countries.
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) and elevated level of attention to detail.
• Excellent business English, both written and verbal.
• Additional language (German, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, others) is a plus.
• Understanding of healthcare industry concepts and challenges, such as trends, regulatory, clinical, regulatory, and general market access, are considered a plus.

Languages

English

Contract Type

Regular

Salary Details

The final offer will be determined within the applicable location-specific range and will depend on the candidate’s confirmed work location, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and role scope.

EUR 35,000-38,500

About Alira Health

Join our global team dedicated to innovation and initiative, where physical walls and different time zones don't limit, but encourage, collaboration. Where all contributions and new ideas are explored with an open mind and work is driven by our shared values: be courageous, be accountable, be honest, be inclusive and elevate others.

Alira Health is a global advisory firm providing consulting and research and clinical development services whose mission is to humanize healthcare and life sciences, in partnership with patients, through innovative technologies and expert guidance. From development to medical care, we complement the expertise of our Pharma, Biotech, and MedTech clients with a full spectrum of services across their entire solutions lifecycle. With offices around the world, Alira Health provides a vibrant and creative environment with benefits that include professional development, global travel, flexible work programs and more.

We welcome your passion and drive, talent and entrepreneurial spirit, sense of service and teamwork. We are an integrated team of over 800 scientists, strategists, economists, clinicians, and biostatisticians representing over 30 nationalities. This broad global perspective and cultural richness has a direct impact on providing innovative solutions for our clients that lead to higher standards of care and an improved patient experience.